Throughout the centuries, as ships have navigated oceans bearing all manner of freight, the companies that operate ports have pressed to limit what they spend on the people who load and unload cargo. Dockworkers, for their part, have mobilized to pursue a greater share of the bounty through a familiar...
Why the World’s Biggest Powers Can’t Stop a Middle East War
Over almost a year of war in the Middle East, major powers have proved incapable of stopping or even significantly influencing the fighting, a failure that reflects a turbulent world of decentralized authority that seems likely to endure. Stop-and-start negotiations between Israel and Hamas to end the fighting in the...
4 Vying for 2 Seats on Central School Board. Here’s Where They Stand on Issues.
Candidates for the Central Unified School Board say their focus is on improving student preparation for college and career by boosting dual enrollment and CTE offerings, and also providing better facilities for students to learn in and teachers to work in. Three seats on the Central Unified School Board are...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Drifts as Oil Rises and US Economy Shows More Signs of Strength
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are drifting Thursday, as crude oil prices continue to climb and more signals arrive suggesting the economy remains solid. The S&P 500 was 0.4% lower in midday trading after flipping between modest gains and losses earlier in the day. It's been shaky this week after...
49ers Open Practice Window for Kalia Davis but Hold off on Ricky Pearsall’s Return
SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers got some needed reinforcements for the defensive interior but will wait at least another week to get first-round rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall back at practice. This was the first week that players placed on injury lists before the season opener could be brought...
Israel Extends Evacuation Warnings in Lebanon, Signaling a Wider Offensive
BEIRUT — The Israeli military on Thursday warned people to evacuate a city and other communities in southern Lebanon that are north of a U.N.-declared buffer zone, signaling that it may widen a ground operation launched earlier this week against the Hezbollah militant group. Israel has told people to leave...
From Traditional to Crazy-New, Big Fresno Fair Food Has Something for Everyone
There's a story behind every fried creation and every food stand at the Big Fresno Fair. Why does Chicken Charlie's create crazy food? Has he had any failures? How can a fried hamburger be even more fried? What special event drives taco sales? Why are cinnamon rolls and the fair...
Last Call at 4 a.m. in California? Governor Says Yes for One Private Club in LA Clippers’ New Arena
SACRAMENTO — The last call for drinks is 2 a.m. in California, but the state will soon carve out an exception to allow alcohol to be served until 4 a.m. for one private, members-only club located in the Los Angeles Clippers' new state-of-the-art arena. The new law signed by Gov....
Dodgers to Start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, With Yoshinobu Yamamoto Set for Game 2
LOS ANGELES — Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of this weekend's National League Division Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday that the team hasn't finalized plans for Games 3 and potentially 4, but Walker...
Judge Blocks New California Law Cracking Down on Election Deepfakes
SACRAMENTO — A new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes has been put on pause after a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday blocking it. U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez said artificial intelligence and deepfakes pose significant risks, but he ruled that...